Tips for the Architect & General Contractor

We have put together some helpful tips for architects or general contractors (and even owners for that matter) to assist with the many questions of polished concrete floors. We’ve got it all covered here.

Every architect has many options on who to spec for polished concrete floors and the industry has become more standardized, but here are some guidelines to help achieve a proper polished concrete specification for architects.
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The following specifications are recommended for concrete placement contractors, general contractors, and architects when writing and following specs for concrete that is to be polished in new construction:
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Concrete that is intended to be polished must be placed, finished, and protected differently than concrete that is to receive vinyl tile, carpet, or other types of floor coverings. The following guidelines are intended to help the concrete installation...

If you have ever performed a Google search on “Polished Concrete” you have, without doubt, seen an array of beautiful photos. Decorating magazines, trade shows, and contractors’ websites they all show concrete polished to perfection. Is this what you e...